PRODUCT SAFETY DATA SHEET 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE PREPARATION AND THE COMPANY IDENTIFICATION. Trade Name: VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar Product Format: Bar Product Use: Fabric Treatment Additive Supplier in UK: Reckitt Benckiser Wellcroft House Wellcroft Road Slough, Berkshire SL1 4AQ Contact Telephone: 0845 769 7079 Supplier in The Republic Of Ireland: Reckitt Benckiser Ireland Ltd 7 Riverwalk Citywest Business Campus Dublin 24 Ireland Contact Telephone: 01 661 7318 Contact Email: consumer.relations-ukroi@reckittbenckiser.com Date Issued: RB Ref No: Issue: RB parent code: Revisions: 12 Jan 2011 7029030401 1 D0018837 v2 + LSS017CGB v4 New issue 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION. In accordance with local and national regulations: The product is non-dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC. Symbol(s) Not dangerous. Most important hazards R-phrase(s) none VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 1 of 9
3. COMPOSITION / INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS. This product contains: Chemical Name CAS-No EINECS / ELINCS REACH-No Fatty acids, tallow, sodium salts 8052-48-0 EINECS: 232- No information 491-4 available Fatty acids, coco, sodium salts 61789-31-9 EINECS: 263- No information 050-4 available Listed No information available Boric acid 10043-35-3 EINECS: 233-139-2 No information available Tinopal CBS Listed No information available Protease 9014-01-1 EINECS: 232- No information 752-2 available Proportion Classification CLP Classification (% w/w) 60 % - 100 Unclassified Unclassified % 15 % - 30 % Unclassified Unclassified 1 % - 5 % unclassified Unclassified 0.1 % - 1 % Repr.Cat.2; R60 Repr. 1B R61 < 0.1 % Xi;R41 Eye Dam. 1 (H318) < 0.1 % Xi; R37/38 R41 Skin Irrit. 2 R42 Resp. Sens. 1 STOT SE 3 Other ingredients may be present as being disclosed by the ingredient declaration on package. 4. FIRST-AID MEASURES. For the full text of the R phrases mentioned in this Section, see Section 16. General advice Skin Contact Eye Contact Inhalation Ingestion Notes to Physician Immediate medical attention is required. in case of Ingestion or contact with eyes. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. In the case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice If symptoms develop or persist, seek medical advice Do not induce vomiting. Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. Call a doctor or Poisons Control Centre. Treat symptomatically VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 2 of 9
5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES. Flash point: See section 9 Suitable Extinguishing Media: Precautions for fire-fighting As suitable for the surrounding fire. Standard procedure for chemical fires. 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES. Personal Precautions: Environmental Precautions: Methods for Cleaning up: Avoid contact with the skin and the eyes. Ensure adequate ventilation. Prevent product from entering drains. Mop up spill and wash area with detergent and water. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE. Handling: Storage: Storage Classification Avoid contact with eyes. Wash hands after handling. Keep tightly closed in a dry and cool place. 13 (=Non-combustible solids, following German VCI-concept) 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION. Chemical Name EU Germany TRGS900: MAK: 50 mg/m 3 Boric acid 10043-35-3 German mak: France - OEL Belgium - OEL Netherlands - Peak: 100 mg/m 3 = 10 mg/m 3 VME aerosol 2 752 2 TWA: 10 mg/m 3 TWA: 0.5 mg/m 3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 OEL Chemical Name Norway - OEL UK - OES Portugal - OEL Spain - OEL Sweden - OEL Austria - OEL = 30 mg/m 3 STEL TWA: 10 mg/m 3 VLA-ED: 10 mist 2 2093 2 mg/m 3 = 10 mg/m 3 TWA mist 3 2094 3 Boric acid 10043-35-3 TWA: 2 mg/m 3 VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 3 of 9
Protease 9014-01-1 VLA-EC: 0.00006 LLV: 1 = 0.00012 mg/m 3 Ceiling: 0.00006 STEL 2 2093 2 mg/m 3 mg/m 3 glycineunit/m 3 Subtilisins (proteolytic LLV: 3 glycineunit/m 3 enzymes) = 0.00004 mg/m 3 TWA 3 2094 3 Subtilisins (proteolytic enzymes) Chemical Name Finland - OEL Italy - OEL TWA: 20 mg/m 3 Occupational exposure controls Engineering Controls: Ensure adequate ventilation, especially in confined areas. Personal Protective Equipment Personal Protection Respiratory Protection: Eye Protection Hand Protection: The recommendations for personal protection given in this section of the safety data sheet are relevant for handling and usage of large quantities of unpacked material only. No special protective equipment required. Tightly fitting safety goggles Permeation level 6, Penetration level 3 following EN374, taking into consideration the exposure of chemicals given in chapter 3. Skin and Body Protection: In case of continuous exposure wear lightweight protective clothing. Hygiene measures When using, do not eat, drink or smoke. Environmental exposure controls Local authorities should be advised if significant spillages cannot be contained VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 4 of 9
9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES. Physical State: Appearance: Colour: Odour: Solid. Soap bar. White Characteristic. ph 10 (10 %) Boiling Point/Range: Solubility: Flash Point: soluble. Not applicable, solid. 10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY. Stability Stable up to 50 C Conditions to Avoid: Incompatible Products Hazardous Decomposition Products: Polymerization: Direct sources of heat. Do not mix with other household chemicals. Oxides of carbon and unknown organic compounds. 11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION. VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 5 of 9
PRODUCT TOXICITY DATA LD 50 Oral: >2000 mg/kg (rat) estimated LD 50 Dermal: LC 50 Inhalation (Dust): LC 50 Inhalation (Vapor): >2000 mg/kg (rat) estimated ACUTE EFFECTS Eye Irritation None expected during normal use. May cause eye irritation upon direct contact with eyes. Skin Irritation None expected during normal conditions of use. Inhalation None expected during normal conditions of use. Ingestion Health injuries are not known or expected under normal use. Sensitization Not expected to be a skin sensitiser. Chronic Effects Specific Effects Carcinogenic Effects: Not listed as carcinogenic by OSHA, NTP or IARC. Mutagenic Effects Reproductive Toxicity: Additional Toxicity Information: Information given is based on data on the components and the toxicology of similar products. COMPONENT TOXICITY DATA Chemical Name CAS-No LD50 Oral - with units - Rat - mg/kg LD50 Dermal - With Units - Rat/Rabbit - mg/kg LC50 Inhalation - With units - Rat/Rabbit 12600 mg/kg ( Rat ) 21900 mg/kg ( Rat ) 570 mg/m 3 ( Rat ) 1 h Boric acid 10043-35-3 2660 mg/kg ( Rat ) 2000 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) 0.16 mg/l ( Rat ) 4 h Tinopal CBS 2000 mg/kg ( Rat ) 2500 mg/kg ( Rabbit ) 3.6 mg/l ( Rat ) 4 h 1 g/kg ( Rat ) Protease 9014-01-1 3700 mg/kg ( Rat ) VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 6 of 9
12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION. Ecotoxicity: PRODUCT TOXICITY DATA Aquatic toxicity: This product is not classified as an environmental hazard. COMPONENT TOXICITY DATA Freshwater Fish Water Flea LC50 96 h Oncorhynchus mykiss 51-57 ml/l EC50 24 h >500 mg/l Boric acid Water Flea 115-153 mg/l EC50 48 h Tinopal CBS Freshwater Algae Freshwater Fish Water Flea EC50 72 h 10 mg/l EC50 96 h 10.0-11.0 mg/l LC50 96 h Brachydanio rerio 76 mg/l EC50 48 h 1000 mg/l Other Information Ozone depletion potential; ODP; (R-11 = 1) Global Warming Potential (GWP): Additional Ecological Information: Any contained surfactants are ultimately biodegradable according to the EU Detergent Regulation, 648/2004. 13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS. Disposal Methods and Containers: Special Precautions for Landfill or Incineration: Bulk quantities of product must be disposed of according to Local, State and Federal regulations. Contaminated Packaging: Further information: EWC waste disposal No: Dispose of as unused product. Packaging and container to be recycled only if emptied completely! VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 7 of 9
14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION. General remarks ICAO IATA IMDG / IMO RID ADR ADN For long distance transport of bulk material or shrunk pallet take into consideration sections 7 and 10. 15. REGULATORY INFORMATION. Chemical Safety Assessment following regulation 1907/2006/EC: Not relevant. In accordance with local and national regulations: The product is non-dangerous in accordance with Directive 1999/45/EC. Symbol(s) Not dangerous. R -phrase(s) None S -phrase(s) S 2 - Keep out of the reach of children S46 - If swallowed, seek medical advice immediately and show this container or label S26 - In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical advice VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 8 of 9
16. OTHER INFORMATION. Text of R phrases mentioned in Section 3 R41 - Risk of serious damage to eyes. R42 - May cause sensitization by inhalation. R60 - May impair fertility. R61 - May cause harm to the unborn child. R37/38 - Irritating to respiratory system and skin. Reason for revision: Not applicable Additional advice: This product should only be used as directed on the label and for the purpose intended Voluntary Labelling Consumer Information using one or more icons following the A.I.S.E. Charter for Sustainable Development may be displayed on packages additionally Keep away from children Keep away from eyes. If product gets into eyes rinse thoroughly with water. Do not ingest. If product is ingested then seek medical advice This document complements the technical usage instructions but does not replace them. The information contained herein is based on our best current knowledge if the product concerned, and is given in good faith. The attention of recipients is drawn to (amongst other things) the element of risk consequent to use of the product other than that for which it was intended. In no way does this document remove the need of the recipient of the product to fully understand and apply statutory requirements. It is the recipient's sole responsibility to take due precautions relative to the use made of the product. All information contained herein is only to assist the recipient in fulfilling their statutory duty connected with the use of hazardous materials. This list of information must not be considered as exhaustive, and does not exonerate the recipient from taking other precautions described in documents other than those mentioned, concerning the storage and use of the product, for which they remain the sole person responsible. VANISH Stain Remover - Pre-Wash Bar.doc 9 of 9